Historical information

Telegrams sent to Alva Bennetts on the occasion of her 21st birthday in 1944.
Part of the Bennetts Collection.
See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Bennetts VFX128835.

Physical description

1. Telegram form with text in blue type. Details of message written by hand in black ink.
2. Telegram form with text in blue type. Details of message in black type.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Handwritten details in black ink: “Carlton, 26, 9/20 AM, Pte A Bennetts, LHQ Dept Med and Vet Stores, 94 Pelham St. N.3. Congrats and all the best for today Alva, Love Audrey and Joy, 9/40”
Stamped in purple ink on top RHC: “CARLTON N.3 VIC 31 AUG 1944”
2. Typed in black ink: “MELBOURNE, COLLINS STREET 23/1 10AM, VF 515106 PTE A BENNETTS LHQ DEPOT OF MED VET STORES 94 PELHAM STREET CARLTON. CONGRATULATIONS BEST WISHES FOR HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WHITE FAMILY 10-55AC.”